1. Caleb Matthew Campbell was born on September 14,1984 and is an American former professional football linebacker.
55 Facts About Caleb Campbell
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Caleb Campbell is a lieutenant in the United States Army.
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Caleb Campbell was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft.
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Caleb Campbell was a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Caleb Campbell earned four additional letters in basketball and three in track and field.
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Caleb Campbell served as a team captain for the football team as a senior.
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Caleb Campbell was an All-State selection on both offense and defense.
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Caleb Campbell earned First-team All-League honors at both positions as a senior.
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Caleb Campbell rushed for 950 yards and 15 touchdowns during senior season.
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Caleb Campbell recorded 32 tackles, four forced fumbles, five pass breakups and one interception on defense.
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Caleb Campbell was selected as a team captain in basketball as a senior.
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Caleb Campbell was active in a local church youth group.
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Caleb Campbell was listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students.
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Caleb Campbell served as teacher's aid for a local elementary school.
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Caleb Campbell first attended the United States Military Academy Preparatory School for one year before entering West Point.
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Caleb Campbell moved into the starting lineup during midseason and remained there.
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Caleb Campbell started the final six games at the "whip" position.
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Caleb Campbell ranked fifth on the team with 54 tackles.
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Caleb Campbell tied for second on the team with two forced fumbles.
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Caleb Campbell recorded 48 tackles over the final seven games.
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Caleb Campbell recorded four tackles for loss, including a half of a sack.
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Caleb Campbell recorded a then-career-high 12 tackles against UAB in the home finale.
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Caleb Campbell was one of seven freshmen to earn a varsity letter.
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Caleb Campbell shared the team MVP honors with running back Carlton Jones.
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In 2006, Caleb Campbell was a starter for each of season's first nine games.
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Caleb Campbell was the starting Strong safety before suffering a season-ending knee injury in a road game against Tulane.
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Caleb Campbell ranked third on the team in tackles with 59 at the time of the injury.
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Caleb Campbell ended the year fourth despite missing the season's final three games.
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Caleb Campbell recorded two tackles for loss, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one interception as well.
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Caleb Campbell recorded at least nine tackles on three occasions.
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In 2007, Caleb Campbell was named to preseason watch list for the Lott Trophy, that is awarded to the nation's defensive player of the year.
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Caleb Campbell was on the preseason watch list for the award heading into junior campaign as well.
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Caleb Campbell missed all of the 2007 spring practice recovering from a knee injury.
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Caleb Campbell was selected one of team's captains for his senior season, along with Tony Fusco, Jeremy Trimble and Mike Viti.
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Caleb Campbell played in and started all 12 games of the season.
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Caleb Campbell recorded 97 total tackles, two tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Caleb Campbell had two pass break ups, and two passes defensed.
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Caleb Campbell became the 22nd Army player to perform in the East-West Shrine Game.
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Caleb Campbell was named to ECAC Division I-A Football All-Star team in 2005.
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Caleb Campbell appeared in 31 consecutive games before suffering a season-ending knee injury against Tulane in 2006.
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Caleb Campbell is the first Army player to be selected in the NFL Draft since quarterback Ronnie McAda was the final pick in the 1997 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.
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Caleb Campbell chose Air Defense Artillery as his duty branch, but served on the coaching staff at the Army Prep School.
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Caleb Campbell was invited to the 2008 NFL Combine, where he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.56 seconds.
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Caleb Campbell was selected in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.
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Caleb Campbell, who was in attendance on the second day of the draft, was featured several times.
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Caleb Campbell was interviewed by the ESPN broadcasters, and asked about his opinion on the "service option" rule that allowed him and teammate Owen Tolson to enter the NFL Draft upon graduation.
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On July 22,2008, Caleb Campbell agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Lions.
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On March 11,2010, it had been reported that Caleb Campbell has been offered a one-year contract with the Lions after working out for them.
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Caleb Campbell did not make the final roster as the Lions cut him on September 5,2010.
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On September 6,2010, the Lions announced that Caleb Campbell had been placed on its practice squad.
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Caleb Campbell was waived during final cuts on September 3,2011.
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On September 14,2011, Caleb Campbell was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.
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Caleb Campbell was released by the Chiefs on August 26,2012.
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Jeremy Caleb Campbell participated in the Paralympic Games in track in 2006, and remains a member of the US national team.
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Caleb Campbell won gold in the pentathlon and discus throw at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.